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The game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday got heated early as Jerami Grant and Yves Missi got into a scuffle in the second quarter at Smoothie King Center. After Trey Murphy missed his three-point attempt, Grant and Missi battled for the rebound. They locked arms under the basket, […]

Every time you see Victor Wembanyama on the floor, there is a lingering feeling that he is about to do something you haven’t seen before. He is that special. On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Golden State Warriors at Frost Bank Center, and Wembanyama did not waste any time giving the visitors a […]

Fans of the Dallas Mavericks got their wish after Nico Harrison was sacked as general manager on Tuesday amid the team’s woeful start to the season. There had been a growing clamor to fire Harrison after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s gone, fans are expecting a better vision […]

The Golden State Warriors have not been shy in wanting to maximize the remaining years of Stephen Curry. The Warriors had a dynastic run behind Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, and owner Joe Lacob is keen on capturing more championships. The Warriors, however, have struggled to return to the NBA Finals after winning the […]

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is on the hot seat after they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 10-7, at Lambeau Field on Monday. They fell to 5-3-1, including 3-2 at home, as they failed to convert on their final drive. Fans have become displeased with LaFeur’s performance, with many urging the front office to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles tied the Seattle Seahawks atop the NFC after beating the Green Bay Packers in a low-scoring contest, 10-7, at Lambeau Field on Monday. The Eagles improved to 7-2, as their title defense continues to stay on the right track. As Philadelphia’s offense sputtered, the defense took over, with Jaelan Philipps providing a […]

The Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers delivered the game of the night on Monday after their see-saw contest went down to the final second in overtime at Kaseya Center. The Cavaliers tied the game, 138-138, after Donovan Mitchell buried a fallaway three-pointer from the corner with only 0.4 seconds left in the game. It […]

The Green Bay Packers absorbed a tough loss after bowing to the Philadelphia Eagles, 10-7, in a physical affair that plodded through four quarters at Lambeau Field on Monday. The game remained scoreless at halftime, as the Packers and the Eagles traded stingy defenses. Philadelphia finally got on the board in the third quarter after […]

The Green Bay Packers lost a valuable member of the offensive line to injury after center Elgton Jenkins hurt his ankle in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on “Monday Night Football.” Jenkins sustained the injury in the closing minutes of the second quarter. He limped off the field and was […]

Is there anything that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama cannot do? If someone dares him to wrestle an anaconda in a raging river, he’d probably be able to do it. Wembanyama led the Spurs to their third straight win after beating the Chicago Bulls, 121-117, on Monday at the United Center. With the victory, […]

The NBA lost one of its pillars on Monday after Lenny Wilkens passed away at 88 years old. Wilkens’ family announced the unfortunate news but did not reveal the cause of death. Tributes poured in for Wilkens, whose career as a player and later as a coach spanned 50 years. His luminaries remembered him as […]

It has been a challenging season for Desmond Bane as he continues to adjust in his first stint with the Orlando Magic, which is why his cold-blooded game-winner on Monday must have felt extremely good. Bane lifted the Magic past the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-112, at Kia Center after he drained the three-pointer off an […]

The Green Bay Packers aimed to solidify their hold of the top spot in the NFC North when they hosted the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on “Monday Night Football.” The Packers are sitting on a 5-2-1 record, while the Eagles are holding a 6-2 slate. Green Bay is coming off a tough loss to […]

It’s Victor Wembanyama’s world now, and no one can do anything about it. Wembanyama looked to continue his stellar campaign on Monday, as the San Antonio Spurs visited the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The ultratalented center has been on a path of destruction in his third year in the NBA, proving to everyone […]

There is a job opening in the Big Apple after the New York Giants sacked coach Brian Daboll on Monday amid their woeful campaign, which has them currently languishing at the bottom of the NFC. There is reportedly an early favorite to fill the job vacancy: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin. If he does land […]

JJ McCarthy looked very much like a first-year player as the Minnesota Vikings were outclassed by the Baltimore Ravens behind another strong performance from Lamar Jackson. The Ravens won, 27-19, disappointing the crowd at US Bank Stadium, to improve to 4-5. Jackson, who played his second start since suffering a back injury, went 17-of-29 for […]

Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers looked dejected as they walked off the field side by side after the Pittsburgh Steelers got embarrassed by the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Rodgers had a forgettable outing, going 16-of-31 for 161 yards. His only touchdown pass came with 2:57 left in the fourth quarter, with […]

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell revealed that he had an honest talk with offensive coordinator John Morton about making changes after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. According to a report from ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, Campbell told Morton that he would take over playcalling duties to get them back on track. Still, […]

New England Patriots veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs has seen it all. Ever since entering the NFL in 2015, he has experienced a lot of ups and downs, and here he is today, still playing the game he loves at a high level. That’s why when a teammate is going through something, Diggs knows exactly […]

It did not take long for Sam Darnold to get the Seattle Seahawks going against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. On the game’s very first drive, Darnold found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 43-yard touchdown. It set the tone for the furious performance of the Seahawks in the first quarter, as they blanked the Cardinals, 21-0. […]

Are we sure that Jaylen Warren is playing the right sport? The Pittsburgh Steelers running back looked like a track and field athlete with his jaw-dropping play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Steelers visited the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, looking to score back-to-back wins after their upset of the Indianapolis Colts in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their third loss in four games after falling short against the Detroit Pistons, 111-108, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The 76ers dropped to 6-4, including 3-2 at home, as they continue to struggle with consistency. The Pistons, on the other hand, improved to 8-2, including 5-1 on the road, to […]

The New York Giants failed to close out the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, absorbing another painful loss, 24-20, with Jaxson Dart also suffering a concussion. The Giants fell to 2-8 and have yet to win a game on the road. Their problems will only be compounded if Dart is forced to sit […]

The New England Patriots are on a hot streak right now after claiming their seventh straight win following their disposal of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 28-23, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The Patriots, who improved to 8-2, including 5-0 on the road, were led once again by Drake Maye, who threw for 270 yards […]

The basketball community received unfortunate news on Sunday after NBA legend Lenny Wilkens passed away. He was 88 years old. Wilkens’ family announced the sad development but did not immediately disclose the cause of death. Wilkens, a three-time inductee to the Hall of Fame, stands as one of the most respected and influential figures in […]

There is no other way to say it: The Indiana Pacers are struggling. With their badly depleted lineup, the Pacers have only won one game this season, and seemingly, things are not getting any better. The Pacers fell to 1-7 after losing to the previously winless Brooklyn Nets, 112-103, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. It […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were better at one thing against the Denver Broncos on Thursday: Being bad on offense. The Broncos had a terrible performance on offense at Empower Field at Mile High, but the Raiders were even worse, as they lost, 10-7, in a ho-hum contest. Las Vegas suffered its third straight loss and […]

Bo Nix has been welcomed by the fans of the Denver Broncos ever since he was drafted by the team as the 12th overall pick in 2024. It’s hard not to like the young quarterback, who has endeared himself to the city with his strong work ethic and all-business attitude. His impressive showing in his […]

The Denver Broncos notched their seventh straight victory after escaping the Las Vegas Raiders, 10-7, in a bogged-down game at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday. The Broncos improved to a league-leading 8-2 record, while also extending their league-best home winning streak to 10 games dating back to last season. The defense held the […]

Despite playing arguably their worst game of the season, the Denver Broncos managed to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 10-7, on Thursday at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos tallied their seventh straight victory to improve to a league-leading 8-2, including 5-0 at home. Bo Nix couldn’t get their offense flowing, especially in the […]

After a season-opening loss to Arizona, Florida bounced back in a big way by annihilating North Florida by 40 points, 104-64, on Wednesday at Stephen O’Connell Center. The third-ranked Gators came out firing and erected a commanding lead, 52-28, at halftime. It was mere formality from there, as the Ospreys were severely outmatched. With the […]

Former NFL player Antonio Brown is facing yet another legal problem after he was extradited from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, over an attempted murder with a firearm charge in Florida, according to multiple reports. Brown is set to be moved to a jail in Miami on Thursday after being held in a jail in New […]

Jalen Green made his much-anticipated debut for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday as they hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Green was acquired by the Suns, along with Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, and Rasheer Fleming, in a seven-team deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in the offseason. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their fifth straight win after squeaking past the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic once again waving his magic wand. Doncic put on an all-around show with 35 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists, five steals, and two blocks. He scored at will and toyed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward will set a personal milestone, while quarterback Aaron Rodgers could achieve one as well, when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. According to ESPN, Heyward will play in his 220th game to tie Hall of Fame center Mike Webster for second most in […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. They dropped to 2-6 in what has been a lowly start to their campaign. The Mavericks had the chance to send the game into overtime, but forward Cooper Flagg missed his running […]

He may not agree to it, but there’s no question that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is one of the faces of the NBA. He draws a crowd anywhere he plays with his devil-may-care style and colorful personality. He returned to action against the New York Knicks on Wednesday after missing their last four games […]

Marcus Smart probably had the biggest sigh of relief after the Los Angeles Lakers escaped the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers were holding on to the precious two-point lead with only 1.2 seconds left in the game when Smart committed a head-scratching inbound error. He tried to quickly heave […]

Luka Doncic returned to action after a one-game absence as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers clawed back to complete the nail-biting victory, 118-116, and extend their winning streak to five games. The Purple and Gold were down by as much as nine points in […]